Roderick Floud
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Sir Roderick Castle Floud FBA (born 1 April 1942) is an economic historian
and is currently the Provost
of Gresham College
. He is the son of Bernard Floud, M.P.
in Essex, Sir Roderick gained his B.A. and M.A. from the University of Oxford
(where he was also Treasurer of the Oxford Union
), attending Wadham College
. He gained his Doctorate in 1966 from Nuffield College, Oxford
.
Having been an assistant lecturer in Economic History at University College London
, he became a Fellow, Tutor and Director Studies in History at Emmanuel College, Cambridge
(1969–1975). Between 1975 and 1988 he was the Professor of Modern History at Birkbeck, University of London
, with a year as the Krater Visiting Professor of European History and Visiting Professor of Economics at Stanford University
(1980–1981).
He was the Provost of the London Guildhall University
(then called the City of London Polytechnic) between 1988 and 2000. Following that, he was the first Vice-Chancellor of the London Metropolitan University
after it was formed out of the merger of the London Guildhall University and the University of North London
. In 2004 he moved to become the President of the London Metropolitan University, a position he held until March 2006. He was knighted in 2005.
He was the acting Dean of the School of Advanced Study at the University of London from 1 August 2007 to 30 September 2009. On the 1st of September 2008, he succeeded Lord Sutherland of Houndwood as the sixth Provost of Gresham College
.
Sir Roderick Floud’s interest in part-time and mature students in higher education has been reflected in his participation in numerous boards and committees. These notably include: President of Universities UK
(2001–2003), Vice-President of the European University Association
(2005–2007), Chair of the Standing Committee for the Social Sciences at the European Science Foundation
(2007–2013).
Economic history
Economic history is the study of economies or economic phenomena in the past. Analysis in economic history is undertaken using a combination of historical methods, statistical methods and by applying economic theory to historical situations and institutions...
and is currently the Provost
Provost (education)
A provost is the senior academic administrator at many institutions of higher education in the United States, Canada and Australia, the equivalent of a pro-vice-chancellor at some institutions in the United Kingdom and Ireland....
of Gresham College
Gresham College
Gresham College is an institution of higher learning located at Barnard's Inn Hall off Holborn in central London, England. It was founded in 1597 under the will of Sir Thomas Gresham and today it hosts over 140 free public lectures every year within the City of London.-History:Sir Thomas Gresham,...
. He is the son of Bernard Floud, M.P.
Bernard Floud
Bernard Francis Castle Floud was a British farmer, television company executive and politician.-Before Parliament:...
Career
Educated at Brentwood SchoolBrentwood School (England)
Brentwood School is an independent school in Brentwood, Essex, England. Educating boys and girls in a British public school tradition. Brentwood School is a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference....
in Essex, Sir Roderick gained his B.A. and M.A. from the University of Oxford
University of Oxford
The University of Oxford is a university located in Oxford, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest surviving university in the world and the oldest in the English-speaking world. Although its exact date of foundation is unclear, there is evidence of teaching as far back as 1096...
(where he was also Treasurer of the Oxford Union
Oxford Union
The Oxford Union Society, commonly referred to simply as the Oxford Union, is a debating society in the city of Oxford, Britain, whose membership is drawn primarily but not exclusively from the University of Oxford...
), attending Wadham College
Wadham College, Oxford
Wadham College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom, located at the southern end of Parks Road in central Oxford. It was founded by Nicholas and Dorothy Wadham, wealthy Somerset landowners, during the reign of King James I...
. He gained his Doctorate in 1966 from Nuffield College, Oxford
Nuffield College, Oxford
Nuffield College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England. It is an all-graduate college and primarily a research establishment, specialising in the social sciences, particularly economics, politics and sociology. It is a research centre in the social sciences...
.
Having been an assistant lecturer in Economic History at University College London
University College London
University College London is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom and the oldest and largest constituent college of the federal University of London...
, he became a Fellow, Tutor and Director Studies in History at Emmanuel College, Cambridge
Emmanuel College, Cambridge
Emmanuel College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge.The college was founded in 1584 by Sir Walter Mildmay on the site of a Dominican friary...
(1969–1975). Between 1975 and 1988 he was the Professor of Modern History at Birkbeck, University of London
Birkbeck, University of London
Birkbeck, University of London is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom and a constituent college of the federal University of London. It offers many Master's and Bachelor's degree programmes that can be studied either part-time or full-time, though nearly all teaching is...
, with a year as the Krater Visiting Professor of European History and Visiting Professor of Economics at Stanford University
Stanford University
The Leland Stanford Junior University, commonly referred to as Stanford University or Stanford, is a private research university on an campus located near Palo Alto, California. It is situated in the northwestern Santa Clara Valley on the San Francisco Peninsula, approximately northwest of San...
(1980–1981).
He was the Provost of the London Guildhall University
London Guildhall University
London Guildhall University was a university in the United Kingdom from 1992 to 2002. On 1 August 2002, it merged with the University of North London to form London Metropolitan University...
(then called the City of London Polytechnic) between 1988 and 2000. Following that, he was the first Vice-Chancellor of the London Metropolitan University
London Metropolitan University
London Metropolitan University , located in London, England, was formed on 1 August 2002 by the amalgamation of the University of North London and the London Guildhall University . The University has campuses in the City of London and in the London Borough of Islington.The University operates its...
after it was formed out of the merger of the London Guildhall University and the University of North London
University of North London
The University of North London was a university in the United Kingdom from 1992 to 2002. On 1 August 2002, it merged with London Guildhall University to form London Metropolitan University. The former University of North London premises now form the new university's north campus, situated on...
. In 2004 he moved to become the President of the London Metropolitan University, a position he held until March 2006. He was knighted in 2005.
He was the acting Dean of the School of Advanced Study at the University of London from 1 August 2007 to 30 September 2009. On the 1st of September 2008, he succeeded Lord Sutherland of Houndwood as the sixth Provost of Gresham College
Gresham College
Gresham College is an institution of higher learning located at Barnard's Inn Hall off Holborn in central London, England. It was founded in 1597 under the will of Sir Thomas Gresham and today it hosts over 140 free public lectures every year within the City of London.-History:Sir Thomas Gresham,...
.
Sir Roderick Floud’s interest in part-time and mature students in higher education has been reflected in his participation in numerous boards and committees. These notably include: President of Universities UK
Universities UK
Universities UK began life as the Committee of Vice-Chancellors and Principals of the Universities of the United Kingdom in the nineteenth century when there were informal meetings involving Vice-Chancellors of a number of universities and Principals of university colleges...
(2001–2003), Vice-President of the European University Association
European University Association
The European University Association represents and supports more than 850 institutions of higher education in 46 countries, providing them with a forum for cooperation and exchange of information on higher education and research policies...
(2005–2007), Chair of the Standing Committee for the Social Sciences at the European Science Foundation
European Science Foundation
The European Science Foundation is an association of 78 member organisations devoted to scientific research in 30 European countries. It is an independent, non-governmental, non-profit organisation that facilitates cooperation and collaboration in European research and development, European...
(2007–2013).
Other Positions and Fellowships
- Fellow of the Royal Historical SocietyRoyal Historical SocietyThe Royal Historical Society was founded in 1868. The premier society in the United Kingdom which promotes and defends the scholarly study of the past, it is based at University College London...
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts
- Fellow of the British AcademyBritish AcademyThe British Academy is the United Kingdom's national body for the humanities and the social sciences. Its purpose is to inspire, recognise and support excellence in the humanities and social sciences, throughout the UK and internationally, and to champion their role and value.It receives an annual...
(elected 2002) - Past Master of the Guild of EducatorsCompany of EducatorsThe Company of Educators is a guild in the City of London. The Guild was founded on 24 May 2001 to represent the education and training profession and for charitable purposes....
External links
- Article for the Guardian Newspaper upon appointment at Gresham College.
- News piece upon appointment as the Acting Dean of the School of Advanced Study.
- Article on European Universities and the state.